Table 2.

Examples of the analysis process

Quote	Code	Theme
‘Being able to be completely open relieves the burden of having something that you are covering up a bit. And the shame connected to this, the social shame of having this (alcohol) problem.’	Thoughts on treatment	The therapist conveyed the MI spirit
‘To take that step and actively join a treatment, it has a huge impact. Because once you make up your mind, then you’re sort of halfway there, quite a lot of the motivation is already there. And the treatment helps you stay motivated.’	Sufficient to achieve change	Participants were committed to change before starting treatment
‘She would have taken over and it would have become another type of treatment. I think that wouldn’t have worked out as well for me.’	Thoughts on treatment	Significant others were not wanted in sessions